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Solutions to Common Problems
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Running Your Refrigerator
Concern
Compressor does
not run.
Refrigerator runs
too much or too
long.
Digital temperature
displays are
flashing.
Potential Cause
•
Cooling system is
turned Off.
•
Refrigerator is in
defrost cycle.
•
Plug at wall outlet is
disconnected.
•
House fuse is blown
or a tripped circuit
breaker.
•
Power outage.
•
Electronic control
system keeps the
refrigerator at a
constant temperature.
•
Room or outside
weather is hot.
•
Refrigerator has
recently been
disconnected for a
period of time.
•
Automatic ice maker is
operating.
•
Doors are opened too
frequently or too long.
•
Refrigerator/freezer
door may be slightly
open.
•
Freezer control is set
too cold (control found
in fresh food section).
•
Fresh food/freezer
gasket is dirty, worn,
cracked, or poorly
fitted.
•
This model is provided
with a high-efficiency,
variable-speed
compressor.
•
Electronic control
system has detected a
performance problem.
Common Solution
•
Turn cooling system On. See Controls
Section for location of cooling system
On/Off button.
•
This is normal for a fully automatic
defrost refrigerator. The defrost cycle
occurs periodically, lasting about 30
minutes.
•
Ensure plug is tightly pushed into outlet.
•
Check/replace fuse with a 15 amp time-
delay fuse. Reset circuit breaker.
•
Check house lights. Call local Electric
Company.
•
This is normal. Refrigerator goes on and
off to keep temperature constant.
•
It's normal for the refrigerator to work
longer under these conditions.
•
It takes 8-12 hours for the refrigerator to
cool down completely.
•
Ice maker operation causes refrigerator
to run slightly more.
•
Warm air entering the refrigerator causes
it to run more. Open doors less often.
•
Ensure refrigerator is level. Keep food
and containers from blocking door. See
Problem section, Opening/Closing of
Doors/Drawers.
•
Set freezer control to warmer setting until
refrigerator temperature is satisfactory.
Allow 24 hours for temperature to
stabilize.
•
Clean or change gasket. Leaks in door
seal will cause refrigerator to run longer in
order to maintain desired temperatures.
•
It is normal for the compressor to run for
long periods of time.
•
Call your Electrolux service
representative, who can interpret any
messages or number codes flashing on
the digital displays.
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